Markéta Vondroušová beats Ons Jabeur to make Wimbledon history
CNN By Aimee Lewis, CNN Markéta Vondroušová had overcome the odds throughout the last fortnight at Wimbledon and the Czech did so again in the…
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Republic of Ireland abandons ‘overly physical’ pre-Women’s World Cup friendly with Colombia after 20 minutes
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — A pre-Women’s World Cup friendly between the Republic of Ireland and Colombia was abandoned after it was deemed…
Continue ReadingSabrina Ionescu sets WNBA and NBA all-time record in three-point contest
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — For a basketball sharpshooter, there’s no higher praise than being complemented by Steph Curry. The NBA’s…
Continue ReadingMarkéta Vondroušová beats Ons Jabeur to make Wimbledon history
By Aimee Lewis, CNN Markéta Vondroušová had overcome the odds throughout the last fortnight at Wimbledon and the Czech did so again in the…
Continue Reading‘36 is the new 26’: Evergreen Novak Djokovic reaches ninth Wimbledon final after brushing aside Jannik Sinner; will face Carlos Alcaraz
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Age is clearly just a number to Novak Djokovic, who is now just one match away from securing a record-equaling…
Continue ReadingNorthwestern fires head baseball coach amid allegations of ‘bullying and abusive behavior,’ per report
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Northwestern has fired head baseball coach Jim Foster, the school announced on Thursday. According to the Chicago…
Continue ReadingGabby Douglas, three-time Olympic gold medalist, announces 2024 comeback to competitive gymnastics
By Matt Foster, CNN (CNN) — Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas announced her return to competitive gymnastics on Thursday in an…
Continue ReadingSlamBall: What’s not to love about this gladiator-esque sport combining basketball and trampolines
CNN By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — With the NFL, the NBA, MLB and MLS, the US sports industry is a fiercely contested market, but Mason…
Continue ReadingSlamBall: What’s not to love about this gladiator-esque sport combining basketball and trampolines
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — With the NFL, the NBA, MLB and MLS, the US sports industry is a fiercely contested market, but Mason Gordon,…
Continue ReadingRory McIlroy says he’d rather retire ‘if LIV Golf was the last place on Earth to play golf’
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Rory McIlroy said on Thursday that he would rather retire than compete on the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour even if it…
Continue ReadingDele Alli: Soccer star says he was molested during chaotic childhood. Two decades later he entered rehab.
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — England soccer international Dele Alli says he recently spent six weeks in rehab to help with his mental…
Continue ReadingMarkéta Vondroušová reaches first Wimbledon final with straight sets victory over Elina Svitolina
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Markéta Vondroušová reached her first Wimbledon final after a scintillating performance against Ukrainian Elina…
Continue ReadingChristopher Eubanks hoping to ‘ride this momentum out’ as his dream Wimbledon run comes to an end
CNN By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Christopher Eubanks’ thrilling run at Wimbledon has come to an end, but the American tennis star wants to…
Continue ReadingChristopher Eubanks hoping to ‘ride this momentum out’ as his dream Wimbledon run comes to an end
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Christopher Eubanks’ thrilling run at Wimbledon has come to an end, but the American tennis star wants to keep…
Continue ReadingFamed ESPN analyst Dick Vitale diagnosed with vocal cord cancer
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — ESPN analyst Dick Vitale says he has been diagnosed with vocal cord cancer. “I’m sorry to share that I received…
Continue ReadingCarlos Alcaraz reveals the secret to controlling his nerves at Wimbledon: scream and smile
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — His nerves may have got the better of him at the French Open last month, but Carlos Alcaraz seems to have found a…
Continue ReadingLeBron James announces he will return this fall for his 21st NBA season
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — After hinting at a possible retirement following a postseason loss in May, NBA superstar LeBron James has announced…
Continue ReadingChristopher Eubanks’ Wimbledon dream run ends with loss to No. 3 Daniil Medvedev in quarterfinals
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Christopher Eubanks’ run at Wimbledon has ended, with the 27-year-old American losing to world No. 3 Daniil…
Continue ReadingAryna Sabalenka defeats Madison Keys in straight sets to reach Wimbledon semifinals
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Aryna Sabalenka reached her fourth consecutive grand slam semifinal on Wednesday after brushing aside American…
Continue ReadingNaomi Osaka gives birth to daughter, WTA announces
By Amy Woodyatt and Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka has given birth to a daughter, the WTA announced. The four-time…
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